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BF62 FYA

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,171 mi
Last recorded165,171 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 FYA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 165,171 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 147,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 135,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Lipped & Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure N/S & O/S Lamps, Tailgate Handle Trim (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 122,929 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot handle loose but still secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 122,929 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot handle loose but still secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91Y Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure Boot Handle Trim Loose But Not Likely To Fall Off (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,079 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 104,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 88,610 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure trim broken (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 88,610 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure trim broken (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 73,371 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 57,394 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 57,158 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 39,557 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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BF62 FYA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 66,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF62 FYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF62 FYA registered?

BF62 FYA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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